Pioneer Pass Death of Mrs Hooke Dungog’s Mayoress
The death of Mrs Rybelim Jane Hooke 85, widow of Frederick Hooke, in Dungog ends a life of public service. She helped found Dingadee, supported St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dungog Cottage Hospital, and local charities. Survived by six sons, two daughters, 35 grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. The Chronicle notes her leadership in community events and long devotion to district institutions. Dungog Show drew £2287 2s and highlighted strong attendance.
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Dungog
Rybelim Jane Hooke
Frederick Augustus Hooke
Dingades
George Mackay
Macksy
Melbee
T Mat
Willams River
Dingadee
Ace. Hooke
Dungog Cottage Hospital
Hooke
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Bandon Grove
Hanke
John M. Hooke
Bof Taree
George M. Hooke
Claremont
Queensland
Messrs
Frederick M. Hooke
Burnside
Boowoogum
Alick M. Hooke
Soopernook
Benjamin Hooke
Mary Hooke
Clive Smith
Dalveen
Chronicle
Gloucester Advocate May Day 1941 War News and Local Notices
Gloucester Advocate reports on Empire Day activities with a state-wide appeal for funds, military recruitment plans, and local notices. It covers railway sleeper inspections planned for May 20, a recruiting drive, and troops returning from camp. Church services, War Chest Auxiliary appeal, a Red Cross fundraiser in a garage, and local militia movements are noted with names, places, and dates. Local residents are urged to offer a room for the auxiliary.
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Recruit
Gloucester
Mey
ALF
Loca
Delante
Tursay
P. H. Deards
The
Gloucester War Chest Ladies Ausiliary
Gloucester War Chest Ladies’ Auxiliary
Banks Sen
Grime
Small's
Church Street
Optometrists D I McDonald to Visit Gloucester Hotel
D I McDonald and the firm Jack and McDonald announce attendance at the Commercial Hotel Gloucester with consultation possible during visiting hours from 9 am to 5 pm. Watch for the gate of next visit.
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D. I. McDonald
F.B.C.A
Hoxoura Fsm
London
Webster, Jack & McDonald
Sydney
Commercial Hotel
Gloucester
State Elections Narrowly Favor Fitzgermid for Gloucester Seat
In the Anat count Morgan's preferences give J. L. Fitzgermid, independent, a lead of 417 votes over sitting member E. Bennett, securing the Gloucester seat. The result shows a strong shift toward Fitzgermid and marks a notable upset for Bennett.
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Morgan’ Pireferencsa
J. L. Fitzgermid
I E. Bennett
Gloucester
Final figures show Fitzgerald wins in Gloucester by small majority
Final counts from Gloucester Electorate reveal Fitzgerald leading with 6905 votes to Bennett 6578 after preferences. Morgan’s elimination pushed transfers Bennett 148 to Fitzgerald 248, leaving Fitzgerald ahead. 108 polling booths processed with 247 ballots remaining. Labour party holding 56 seats statewide as tally continues.
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Bruce
Bennett
Fitzgerald
Morgan
Fitzgerald Addy Morgan
Alor “Uy
Glowcestes
W McGown
Mr McGown
Ken Crane
Messrs
Withint
Thompse
Gloucester
Messrs. Shepherd and Punton
D.R.O
Wimot Ani Thompson
Bullahdelah
Anworth Bullahdelana
Bruve
Moreda Boolambayte
Fitzgerald Booral
Crawford Riv
Markyyell
Pindimar
le Stront
Organ
Stroud Road
Tea Gardens
Upper
Myall Welsmantets
Hess Writing from British Hospital Draws Berlin Unease
London May 14 Herr Rudolf Hess Hitler’s former deputy is in a British military hospital after a dramatic escape. He spends much time writing while Mr Kirkpatrick of the Foreign Office attends him. Berlin fears Hess may reveal German military secrets but British officials downplay the risk.
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London
Rudolf Hess
Hitler
Germany
Kirkpatrick
Foreign Office
Berlin
Hess
Heer
Prychle
Witt
Herr Hess
Forster
Cooma
Davawank
Pheetyy
Ee Ey
Bray Heas
Ana
Anksra
Turkey
Mayer
Tipperary
Tuncurey
Isn Wane Wak
Wattley
Mg Wootton
Australians Hold Heat Driven Desert Warfare Push
In Cairo on May 14 amid a record May heat wave Australian troops press aggressive patrols against Italian and German forces in the Western Desert Egypt and Libya. Greek campaign veterans arrive rested in new camps while supplies and winter uniforms adjust to the climate. Amid reports of reinforcements and improving equipment, morale remains high as Australian units push through harsh conditions and seek decisive action against Axis forces.
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Cairo
Egypt
Greece
Western Desert
Figypt
Libya
A.lf
Othera
Raymond ‘Terrace
Anna Bay
Brook
Clarencetown
Wingleton Ee
Martin
Glen Wiliam
Kunah
Anetente Limebirner
Nelson's Bay
Terrace
Sian
Wattachbn
Williamstown
Woerson
Call Up Of Trainees From Gloucester Area
In Gloucester within a ten mile radius a call up for Division 2410 trainees will take place at 1 am on Wednesday May 1 at the Gloucester School of Arts. About 132 new recruits aged between 20 and 28 will be examined for universal training as part of a shift from ten local centres to county visits for medicals. Registration now covers all Australian men up to age 34, removing the prior 10 mile radius limit around large towns.
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Gloucester
Gloucester School of Arts
Eastern Command
Ares
al Mien
Australia
Police and Citizens War Effort Donations Report
A wartime fundraising note lists continued donations totaling 99 pounds 6 pence. Contributors include W Brassington N J Tent Harold Lean J A Lowrey Mrs F N Laurie W J Dare Clem Walda M Burley Lavers Corbett S A Ellin W Newton Gus Forbes J T Higgins A J Everett and others. Competitions are planned tonight at the War Chest Depot on Church Street in support of the city effort.
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W. Brassington
N. J. Tent
Way
Kernahan
P. Holmes
Isaac Moore
Harold Lean
J. A. Lowrey
Mra. F. N. Laurie
W. J. Dare
Clem Walda
M. Burley
Lavers Corbett
S.A. Ellin
W. Newton
Wm. Easton
Veaiery
Gus Forbes
J. T. Higgins
A. J. Everett
War Chest
Church Street
War Chest Fund Treasurer's Report Summary
Total funds to date amount to £2152 3 9. Recent receipts include Mrs Wellingsworth five pounds seven shillings six pence, Bowman Farm Dance eight pounds seventeen shillings eight pence, A J Woodward prize money one shilling one penny, Miss Claire Yardy two shillings sixpence, totaling £10 8 9. Watches awarded to service men last week included John Dalley Ward's River N M Miller Ward's River E A Mackaway S R Smith D Young B R Stackman.
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Wellingsworth
Bowman Farm
Wilson
N. M. Millier
Ward's River
E. A. Mackaway
S. R. Smith
D. Young
B. R. Stackman
Council akes apology amid dispute at Belbora shire meeting
At a Glenbawn Shire Council session Dr Carolan Burrell demanded an apology from Cr Laurie over an alleged untrue remark that harmed his standing. Cr Laurie denied the claim, expressed regret, and the two councillors shook hands as the matter ended.
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Tinoner
Belbora
Glen- Bohnark
Krambach
Nabiac
Old Bar
BSG
D. Laurie
Pompoolah
Laurie
Cr. Laurie
Carolan
Dr. Carolan
Golf Notes Draw Sets Four-Ball Contests
The draw lists Cox v Charlton and Glover, Ste vena and Panton v Highfield and McRae, Rye and Channon v Coote, forming the four-ball pairings for the event.
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Charlton
Glover
Stevena
Panton
Highfield
McRae
Rye
Channon
Coote
eGown
Collection of Salvage in Gloucester Shire Council Pickup
The Gloucester Shire Council will arrange monthly waste salvage pickups within town bounds. Parcels should be placed on footpaths before 7 a.m. on the first Saturday, sorted into three headings Paper, Waste, and Metal, and left at the Comet Chambers if in a cream van.
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Gloucester
Boundaiea
Darwin AL Men Seek Active War Status For ALF Troops
Darwin men complain that troops in Australia are not classified as active service and thus miss deferred pay and tax exemptions. authorities weigh proclaiming Darwin an active service base to align benefits with overseas units. The Army Minister said duration-of-war troops in Australia may receive deferred pay and similar benefits for sake of equity. Free rail passes to home every three months are planned for eligible AMF enlistees in Eastern Command camps.
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ALF
Darwin
Wtepa
Australia
Army
Str
Spender
A.lf
AL F
AMF
Eastern Command
Gloucester Hospital Money Debate on War Loan Investment
Gloucester Hospital Committee holds idle funds, urging investment in the War Loan. They argue no loss in interest and a duty to the nation, noting little chance of hospital building during the war.
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Gloucester Hospital
Road accidents fall in NSW country areas in early 1941
Road Safety Council of New South Wales reports a 14.2 percent drop in country and rural accidents in the first quarter of 1941 from 978 to 438. Fatalities fell 44.8 percent from 67 to 37, injuries down 27.1 percent from 13 to 47, with total state figures showing 2,615 accidents, 94 deaths, and 2,218 injuries. The council credits country newspapers and steady public safety campaigns for the improvement.
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Road Safety Council
Rosda
Iowever
Hoa Safety Council
Gloucester
Prean
Mrs Corbett Thanks De Chasnon and Friends
Mrs T A Corbett and family extend thanks to De Chasnon Sister Wilton and all kind friends for wreaths and expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement.
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T. A. Corbett
de Chasnon
Wilton
In Memoriam Noah Relf Father and Grandfather
In fond memory of Noah Relf who passed away May 1 1938 inserted by his son George VI. The passing years cannot change our thoughts of him and memories keep him near.
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Relf
Gramufiter
Noah Rel
George
Stevenson Family Memorial Notice for Grace Stevenson
In loving memory of our dear mother Grace Stevenson who died at Gloucester May 16 1940. Do not ask if we miss her there is such a vacant place. Inserted by her loved Billy Bessie Ken and Daphne.
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Stevenson
Grace Stevenson
Gloucester
Billy
Bessie
Ken
Daphne
Bowls Socials Include Visitor and Mixed Wins
Twenty players were on the green on Saturday with Flight Lieutenant Munro welcomed as a visitor during afternoon tea. Three championship matches yielded wins for Sheldon and Wharton 26–14, Ebbeck 31–17, and Laurastus defeating Deanda in the Beginners Handicap. Social rinks saw Ebbecksen’s group 20–17, Carolan’s trio 24–18, and other results.
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Munro
Sheldon
Wharton
Smith
Carey
Kendall
Grey
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Pe Draper and Mercer
Oucester
A. I. Cavanough
Hazelwood
A.hazelwood
Pioneer Pass
Sybella Jane Hooke
Roma Private
McCarthy
Wheelowrest Adviwcate
Gunnet Rey
Middle , East
Gloucester Advocate
Viv
Corbett
NSW. Government Railways
Newcastle
Catters
Rowll
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Cenger
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Lhenny Selves
Tor
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HL Smutty
Keith Hyen
Curraca
Ark Jy
John Erieshields
Robert Withiam Marsh
Copetani
Tom Simpson
Rawdon Vale
Fat Garner
Dinny Bade
Weir
Stratford
H. Lynn
War Chest Depot
Juvenile Party For
Red Cross
Doris
Gwen
Merle
FG. Hubblewhite
Elaine
Red Cross Society
Optometrist
Thlal
Bruce Oulinary
Axis Ansel
Pastal
Seetuin
Thtal
Labour Party
Tn Oxley
Mr. Martin
Mitchell
Gramary
British Hospital
Alixony
Chichester
Westerton
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Salishiry
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ALP
Tobruk
Tomalla
Gloucestar
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Bulliac
Bundack. Org
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Be Craven
Copeland
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Kauthi
Monkeral Myra
Rawdon Vate
Rockhurst
Stratford Tomalla
Bowman
Ward's River Ag
Waukivory
Gresford
Altyunroot
Beclaston Ag
al Fisher's
AML
Buldale
Halton
Lostock
Martin's Cl
Towne Mount Rivers
Strathisla
Trevallyna
Vacy
WAR Chest Fund
Breese
Darwin AL
AJLF
Gloucester Hospital Money
Ged Dyne Road Safety Council of
New South Wales
Maitland
J. Enright
Kecora Hall
McKinnon's Orchestra
L Turner
Smart Boy
Drew
Mount George Raiway
Miiing
Maing Connolly
Jos
Rhodes Timber Co
Rhodes
Clem Walsh
ST. Gloucest
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